Veterinary Virology Research Assistant – ASF Vaccine Studies

SSI; København; On-site; DKK 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International collaboration

Job summary

Statens Serum Institut (SSI) in Denmark is seeking an experienced researcher to work in veterinary virology within the VETVIR section. The role focuses on African swine fever research, including participation in the Horizon Europe ASFaVIP project and laboratory investigations supporting vaccine candidates and diagnostic approaches.

The successful candidate will perform molecular analyses (PCR/qPCR), contribute to data interpretation and scientific reporting, and collaborate with international

Qualifications

• You have research experience in veterinary medicine, virology, molecular biology or a related scientific field.
• You have a strong background in virology and molecular biology.
• You have hands-on experience with molecular diagnostic methods, particularly PCR and quantitative PCR.
• You can analyze and interpret experimental laboratory data and write scientifically.
• You communicate in good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular virological analyses, including PCR and quantitative PCR.
• Contribute to the evaluation and further development of DIVA diagnostic approaches.
• Investigate vaccine virus distribution in tissues and biological samples.
• Analyse vaccine virus shedding and persistence.
• Process, quality-control and interpret experimental data.
• Contribute to publications, reports and project outputs.
• Collaborate closely with laboratory technicians, researchers and project partners.

Skills

Virology

Molecular biology

English proficiency

Scientific writing

Independent work

Tools

PCR

qPCR

Job description

Statens Serum Institut (SSI) in Denmark is seeking an experienced researcher to work in veterinary virology within the VETVIR section. The role focuses on African swine fever research, including participation in the Horizon Europe ASFaVIP project and laboratory investigations supporting vaccine candidates and diagnostic approaches.

The successful candidate will perform molecular analyses (PCR/qPCR), contribute to data interpretation and scientific reporting, and collaborate with international